pug
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cious
Comparative
more pugnacious
Superlative
most pugnacious
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eager to start a fight or argument
- Always looking for a fight, his pugnacious behavior earned him a reputation in the office.
- In every discussion, his pugnacious comments seemed designed to spark conflict.
- Her pugnacious response to criticism was unexpected but not entirely surprising.
- The debate became heated as her pugnacious stance provoked strong reactions.
- The pugnacious young man frequently found himself in disputes over trivial matters.
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